Lot 55
An early Victorian gold, sapphire, split pearl and diamond memorial ring. The oval-shape...
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Lot 55
An early Victorian gold, sapphire, split pearl and diamond memorial ring.
Lot 55
Lot Description
An early Victorian gold, sapphire, split pearl and diamond memorial ring. The oval-shape foil-back sapphire, within a split pearl and single-cut diamond double surround. Personal engraving to reverse, 'My dear Friend, Ob't 17 Dec'r 1844 At 52'. Weight 4.7gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Band shows evidence of repair/ resize. Pitting, slight discolouration. Worn maker's mark visible.
<li>Replacement gems, evidence of re-working to the mounts.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Sapphire is foil back, within a clsoed setting. Sapphire appears a dark blue hue, well saturated, with fair to good clarity and typical inclusions.<p>
<li>Stones in fair to good condition with moderate abrasions and small nicks.<p>
<li>Split pearls with varying wear to the outer layers.
<li>Ring size K.<p>
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>
<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk<p>
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